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Upward Adjective Bre ˈʌpwəd ˈʌpwərd Gaze Movement Property

Word upward
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈʌpwəd / NAmE / ˈʌpwərd /
Example
  • an upward gaze
  • an upward movement in property prices
  • an upward trend in the rate of unemployment
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upward

(adjective)BrE / ˈʌpwəd / NAmE / ˈʌpwərd /
  1. pointing towards or facing a higher place
    • an upward gaze
  2. increasing in amount or price
    • an upward movement in property prices
    • an upward trend in the rate of unemployment

    Word Origin

    • Old English upweard(es) (see up, -ward).
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